Fraunhofer at the CeBIT
Modern-day nomad navigation systems(öffnet in neuem Fenster),Like a Bedouin using the stars, on-the-go business travelers will soon be orienting themselves with nomadic information systems. Using wireless technology, such systems can present virtual maps or provide up-to-date, user-selected information - not just during trade fairs. , ,http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/press/pi/pi2003/03/index_rn_t2.html(Your personal news show),The capabilities of TV are merging with those of the Internet. Visitors to CeBIT (March 12-19, in Hanover) can select news items and compose their own news show using a simple remote control. A virtual newsreader called Marilyn presents the information with the appropriate natural expression. , ,http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/press/pi/pi2003/03/index_rn_t3.html(Face-to-face contact in a virtual environment),Anyone who has ever taken part in a video conference knows how disruptive poor picture quality and bad camera perspectives can be. Thanks to MPEG-4, however, such meetings could soon more closely resemble the real thing. , ,http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/press/pi/pi2003/03/index_rn_t4.html(Watermarks for 3D models),The easiest way to copy 3D animations is from the Internet. However, these often costly produced graphics are also subject to copyright protection. The plug-in software "GeoMark" embeds indiscernible and robust watermarks in such models. , ,http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/press/pi/pi2003/02/index_pi_cebit_sound_e.html (Fraunhofer researchers develop revolutionary new sound system),In movie theaters, the best possible sound is typically only enjoyed from a few of the available seats. That's about to change. Researchers have developed a revolutionary sound system that brings excellent sound quality to every seat in the house. , ,http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/press/pi/pi2003/02/index_pi_cebit_watermarks.html (Invisible proof of copyright),With a single mouse click, digital images, the latest pop songs or new films can be downloaded from the Internet. What's missing though is copyright protection. Digital watermark technology can help. Researchers will be introducing new processes that provide proof of copyright, especially for audio data. , ,http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/press/pi/pi2003/02/index_pi_cebit_weltkugel_e.html (Haptic interaction with a virtual globe),Thanks to a new 3D display, it is now possible to view three-dimensional models directly on the computer screen, without the inconvenience of wearing a headset. Users can even move or model the virtual objects with their bare hands. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Tele Communications Technology - Heinrich-Hertz-Institut HHI, will present their mixed-reality applications. , ,http://www.fraunhofer.de/english/press/pi/pi2003/02/index_pi_isst_flame.html (Olympic spirit with demand-driven information for everybody),Scientists develop a platform for personalized web-services for the Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing. A digital companion will give all actual information about the competitions and beyond to spectators, athletes and officials.,
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